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Security Guard

Saratoga Springs, NY · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and ... Enforce House policy regarding photos/videos/recording devices * Safeguard against theft and ...

$18 - $20/hr

  • Retirement

This hybrid role executes the full sales cycle-from prospecting, touring, and move-ins to renewals ... Photograph events and residents for marketing use across print and digital platforms. Build ...

Compliance Coordinator

Tucson, AZ

$22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As the Compliance Coordinator, you will be responsible for regularly touring the neighborhoods street-by-street to inspect, document, photograph and issue all violations within the community. You ...

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How much do touring photographer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for touring photographer in the United States is $20.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Touring Photographer vs Event Photographer?

AspectTouring PhotographerEvent Photographer
CredentialsPhotography certification, portfolioPhotography certification, portfolio
Work EnvironmentTraveling to various locations, live performances, concertsCapturing moments at events like weddings, corporate functions
Employer & IndustryMusic tours, entertainment industry, live eventsEvent planning companies, private clients, corporate events
Search & Comparison IntentTravel, live performance photographyEvent coverage, special occasion photography

Touring Photographers primarily travel to different locations to capture live performances and concerts, often working with entertainment clients. In contrast, Event Photographers focus on documenting specific events like weddings or corporate functions at a fixed location. Both roles require strong photography skills and certifications, but their work environments and client bases differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a touring photographer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Touring Photographer, you need strong photography skills, knowledge of composition and lighting, and often a portfolio showcasing your work, along with the physical stamina to travel frequently. Proficiency with professional camera equipment, editing software like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, and sometimes knowledge of digital asset management systems is essential. Excellent time management, adaptability, and interpersonal skills help you build rapport with clients and work efficiently in diverse and unpredictable environments. These skills and qualities ensure you consistently deliver high-quality images under varying conditions and tight deadlines, which is crucial for success on the road.

What is a touring photographer?

Touring photographers are professionals who travel with musicians, bands, or other performers to document their tours through photography. They capture live performances, behind-the-scenes moments, travel experiences, and interactions with fans. Their photos are often used for promotional materials, social media content, and tour documentation. Touring photographers must be adaptable, creative, and able to work in fast-paced environments while traveling extensively. Strong photography skills and the ability to blend in with the tour team are essential for this role.

What are some common challenges faced by touring photographers, and how can they be managed?

Touring photographers often face challenges such as adapting to rapidly changing environments, managing tight schedules, and coping with frequent travel. Balancing creative work with logistical tasks—like organizing equipment and coordinating with artists or tour managers—can be demanding. Building strong communication skills, maintaining an organized workflow, and practicing self-care are essential to managing these challenges and ensuring consistent, high-quality results.
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Infographic showing various Touring Photographer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,345 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

On-Site Marketing - Arizona Financial Theater

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 2 days ago


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7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 142 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 52 rated entertainment


Job description

Job Summary:
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media &
Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Live Nation's Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it's no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine's "50 Companies that Care". We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.
WHO ARE YOU?
You are a passionate and motivated contributor with an enthusiasm for live music and hospitality. You are driven, with and have an entrepreneurial spirit and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get the job done. For you, no task is too big or small, you have an attitude of teamwork and collaborate well with your peers. You are resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Escort and direct approved photographers and videographers to the approved area for the allotted time at each show
• Create and post lively real-time coverage of each event on the venue's social media pages (Instagram Stories)
• Capture high-quality phone clips as advised by the Onsite & Social Media Marketing Teams
• Monitor and respond to comments and direct messages in a timely and professional manner
• Stay up to date with Instagram trends, features, and best practices
• Work with our house photographer to ensure quality content is being captured
• Collaborate across departments including Premium Seating, the Ancillary Team, and Food & Beverage to highlight specific venue offerings
  • Ensure signage, posters, banners, and digital displays are current and accurate
  • Assist with general venue responsibilities as determined night of show by the General Manager

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
• Proven experience managing Instagram accounts (personal or professional)
• Music knowledge: event planning, concert, or sports marketing experience preferred
• Creative, and proactive with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve independently
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of
Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.

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